Eva vs Ellie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Eva Rank #120

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #120 for Eva.

Is Eva or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Eva at #120 in the United States.

What do Eva and Ellie mean?

Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Eva and Ellie boy or girl names?

Eva is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.